Teacher (Internship)

The Menta Education Group•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher Intern at The Menta Education Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. Our social-emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry-based academics combined with a P.B.I.S. structure. This is a 10-month school calendar position with 12-month semi-monthly pay.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Willing to return to a university to obtain tuition-reimbursed degree in Special Education: To obtain a Special Education Teacher License.
Experience with working with students with a range of special education disabilities including but not limited to; autism, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, mild to moderate cognitive and/or developmental disabilities.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Well-organized and able to multitask.
Possess a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Arizona Substitute Teacher Certification.
Valid General Education Teaching Certificate with the willingness to pursue Special Ed Certification OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field which may include fields of Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, Disabilities Studies, Sociology or Health & Human Services.

Responsibilities

Engage in the opportunity to better understand special education curriculum and how to teach diverse learners.
Teach all subjects in a classroom setting.
Provide a differentiated learning environment.
Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees.
Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
Provide a social-emotional learning environment.
Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom.
Receive professional development and support.